The San Francisco Giants have traded left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds, seeking financial relief and saving approximately $10 million. Despite the hefty contract linked to Rogers, the trade raises questions about the value received in return. The Giants acquired 25-year-old RHP Braxton Roxby, who has not performed beyond Double-A with a 5.21 ERA. Although there are underdog narratives surrounding Roxby, the move reflects the Giants’ priority of reducing payroll rather than acquiring immediate talent.
Saving money would appear to be the sole upside, as the prospect the team received in return - 25-year old reliever RHP Braxton Roxby - hasn't pitched higher than Double-A.
In what is shaping up as one of the best underdog stories in recent memory, Roxby has been shoving in his first professional season.
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